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Object Number
988-13-50/12106
Display Title
Gourd container
Descriptions
Object Description
Lidded gourd container, dried gourd lid and bowl are from same gourd (thin strip removed between them so lid will fit.)
Inventory Description
Bowl, lid with knob handle, flat base
Classification
- Bowl
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Ewe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Togo
/
Atakpame
Additional Geographic Terms
Plateau region
Materials
Gourd
Dimensions
Overall: 10.5 x 11.1 x 4.6 cm (4 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
988-13-50/12106
Provenance
Collector
Sheila Stanton
(Jan 1988-March 1988 - 8/5/1988)
Donor
Sheila Stanton
(Jan 1988-March 1988 - 8/5/1988)
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